US Bridges

IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.17 MI S of IH610 & US59 · Structure no. 121020017711272

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,330 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,330 ft (405.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 69 SB Hov Rp
CrossesIH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z
Location1.17 MI S of IH610 & US59
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79104, -95.34006
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,330 ft (405.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,270 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z carry?

About 12,270 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z?

The structure is 1,330 ft (405.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB Hov Rp over IH 69 SB & Entr Ramp Z?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.